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New Pentair pump

I just installed my new pump today and my pressure is running steady at 10 PSI with a clean filter, does this sound about right? The new pump is 3/4 HP pentair superflo single speed with 1 1/2" plumbing. The old pump was Sta-rite 3/4 hp and ran at about 14 PSI with clean filter. Everything seems normal as far as suction and pressure at the returns just didn't expect to see the lower PSI.

Re: New Pentair pump

The Superflo pump is an up rated pump and it is also smaller than most other IG 3/4 HP up rated pump. The Sta-Rite pumps tend to be larger (i.e. higher head curve) pumps. But that is usually good thing when it comes to energy use.